KY Department for Libraries and Archives

October - December 2004

Internet Resources for “Books into Movies” Programs

Arrowhead Library System and Hedberg Public Library (Janesville, WI)

http://als.lib.wi.us/bookmovies.html

“From Books to Movies” offers an alphabetical listing of titles.

Children's Literature Web Guide

http://www.ucalgary.ca/%7Edkbrown/movies.html

This Canadian site offers a list of “Movies And Television Based on Children's Books.” The list has not been updated since 1997.

Creative Solutions

http://www.creativesolutions.8m.com/Bookmovies/index.htm

This is an independent study course designed for older students and adults. Under “Comparison Questions,” you will discover a series of questions to spark discussion about books and films/videos. There is also a “Book List” of titles that have been made into films/videos.

Edmonton Public Library

http://www.epl.ca/EPLMaster.cfm?id=BOOKMOVIES

This list of books into movies is divided into categories, from “Now Playing and Coming Attractions” to Action/Adventure to Westerns.

eduScapes’ Multimedia Seeds: Exploring Audio and Video Collection Use

http://eduscapes.com/seeds/bookmovie.html

This website for teachers, parents and life-long learners offers materials to connect books and movies, including other web links and book lists for children, teens and adults.

Read-Write-Think

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=46

“Get the Reel Scoop: Comparing Books to Movies” offers lessons to help students compare and contrast different forms of media by examining books and their movie counterparts. Useful information includes book lists for grades 3-5 and 6-8, forms to help the comparison/contrast process, and a resource bibliography.

TeachwithMovies.com

http://www.teachwithmovies.org/index.html

This is a subscription-based website offering study guides for use with books and movies. There are sample lessons available that do not involve a fee. Lessons offer selection criteria, summary description, background information, discussion questions, and suggestions for follow-up reading or viewing.

Edited by Susan Dunman, Public Library Development Office/Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Assisted by Nancy Houseal, State Library Services Marketing.
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